Add all dry ingredients and mix until able to knead into a firm ball of dough (add additional flour if necessary).

Roll out on a floured counter with a flour coated rolling pin to desired thickness.

Cut about 72 circles using a cookie cutter (I used a 2″ cookie cutter)

Use a slightly smaller circle cutter to cut out a center circle from 24 of these cookies.

Place cookies on cookie sheets covered in parchment paper and bake at 350F degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.

Slide baked cookies and parchment paper together onto a counter to cool completely.

Melt about 1/4 of a cup of candy melts (I used white, but you can use whatever colors you’ve chosen) in the microwave for 30 second increments, stirring between until completely melted and smooth. Place the melted candy in a small zip top bag and cut one corner off.

Pipe around the bottom of the “ring” cookie and place it on a “solid” cookie.

Fill the open center of the “ring” cookie with confetti sprinkles.

Pipe melted candy melts around the top of the “ring” cookie and set another “solid” cookie on top.

Allow these cookies to harden completely (I placed mine in the fridge for about 20 minutes).

Melt remaining candy melts in the microwave in 30 second increments until completely melted and smooth.

Dip cookie into melted candy and cover completely, using a spoon. Use a fork to lift out and tap against side of bowl until excess melted candy falls away. Slide bottom of cookie against side of bowl and gently slide onto parchment paper to harden.

Immediately sprinkle with confetti or other decorations before candy melts harden.

Package up in a tightly sealed container or in cello bags.

Wait until midnight and celebrate with the BEST confetti ever– the edible kind!!!

My thoughts: these look complicated to make, but they really went together quickly and it was so fun to see people’s surprise at all that confetti inside. I did warn them to take that 1st bite over a plate- haha- I guess that just depends on how messy you want your floors during that NYE party! Enjoy!!!

Other fun NYE treats:

12/19/14: On a personal note: I blog my recipes ahead, and I prepared this post (and scheduled it to publish) several weeks ago. Since that time, my mom has been diagnosed with very, very aggressive cancer and admitted to Hospice. I just wanted to ask for all of you who have followed this little blog and enjoyed these recipes to keep our family in your prayers as we say good bye to her during this Christmas and New Year season. Because of this, and because I am in the process of starting a new job, I will be taking a few weeks off from publishing recipes here. May this New Year bring great hope and joy to you and your family! God Bless! Back in a few weeks. *Hugs* ~Ruthanne

About Ruthanne

Ruthanne is a scientist with a passion for baking and food photography. Using her kitchen as a lab, she loves experimenting with a variety of flavors and ingredients to create unique, fun and ultimately tasty delights! Thus she created EasyBaked, a website where sugar and chocolate overflow in fun and easy recipes. Her Motto: Money can’t buy happiness -- but it can buy marshmallows, and that’s nearly the same thing!
www.easybaked.net

Dear Ruthanne,
I’m a high school student. Several weeks ago I came across your blog and loved it! I’m interested in culinary (mostly the pastry and sweets aspect) and I have really enjoyed experimenting with your amazing recipes! 🙂
I just wanted you to know that we’re praying for you and your family; and I hope that you can find encouragement during this time. One of my personal verses that I go to a lot is Isaiah 41:10- “Fear thou not, for I am with thee, be not dismayed for I am thy God, I will strengthen thee, yea I will help thee, yea I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Sending you a hug,
Micaela

Ruthanne, I just saw the post in your blog about your Mother. I am so sorry that she may be leaving you at this time of year that is usually so important to the thought of Family. It is always so painful to lose a family member, and when it is connected to a major holiday, makes it even more difficult. I will say my prayers for your Mom and also for you and all your family, that this time will be made more tolerable with God’s graces coming to you all for strength and peace.